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Rafael Nadal, known as the “King of Clay,” has hinted at a potential return to the French Open next year as he gears up for the 2024 event starting on Sunday, May 26. The 14-time French Open champion has been battling a muscle injury for over a year and is likely nearing retirement at the end of this tennis season. …

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu advanced to the semifinals of the Malaysia Masters on Friday, May 24, by defeating top-seed Han Yue from China. Sindhu triumphed in the quarterfinal with a 21-13, 14-21, 21-12 victory, marking her first semifinals appearance on the BWF tour in 2024. This progress is significant for the 28-year-old, who has been struggling with form recently, …

Novak Djokovic moved closer to ending his 2024 title drought by defeating Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor 7-5, 6-1 on Thursday, securing a spot in the Geneva Open semi-finals. The world number one, who accepted a late wildcard to participate in the ATP 250 tournament before defending his French Open title, faced a challenging moment in the 10th game. Down 0-40, …

Rafael Nadal will face world number four Alexander Zverev in a thrilling first-round match at his farewell French Open. Women’s champion Iga Swiatek and four-time major winner Naomi Osaka could meet in the second round. Defending men’s champion and 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic will begin his campaign against French veteran Pierre Hugues-Herbert. Nadal, who has claimed Roland Garros …

Ademola Lookman delivered a remarkable hat-trick as Atalanta triumphed over Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday. This victory marked only the second major trophy in Atalanta’s 117-year history and ended the German champions’ impressive unbeaten streak. Lookman, who struggled to find success in the English Premier League with Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City before rejuvenating his …

Dominic Thiem, a two-time finalist at Roland Garros, bid a poignant farewell to the tournament on Wednesday after being eliminated in the second round of qualifiers. The soon-to-retire Austrian was defeated 6-2, 7-5 by Finland’s Otto Virtanen. Following his loss, Thiem was honored with a commemorative trophy presented by tournament director Amelie Mauresmo. Clearly emotional, Thiem reflected on his deep …

Former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand believes that Erik ten Hag will be dismissed, regardless of the outcome of the FA Cup final against Manchester City on Saturday, May 25. The Dutch manager has faced a challenging season at Old Trafford, with United finishing eighth in the Premier League and on the verge of missing out on European competition for …

Arne Slot has been officially named the new head coach of Liverpool Football Club, taking over from Jurgen Klopp who leaves Anfield after nine highly successful years. Slot has signed a three-year contract and will officially assume his role on June 1, 2024, pending a work permit, as confirmed by the club. The 45-year-old coach will join the Merseyside Reds …